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Chapter 105

Camila’s POV Post

After exchanging a few messages with Adrian, I finally got out of bed, took a shower, and prepared for work.

My headache had eased, but the NEXZONE contract was still on my mind. I needed to figure out how get Roman to sign it without turning the negotiation into another battle. There were other opportunities was pursuing as well.

A foreign startup had caught my attention. It wasn’t particularly big yet, but I saw enormous potential in its business. I’d already asked Kent to establish contact with its management. Another leading company was also on my list. Its existing supplier contract was nearing expiration, and word had it that the company wasn’t interested in renewing. They were considering a new partner, and I intended to put Whitmore Group forward)

One of the companies I was particularly interested in belonged to Alpha Philip Clifford, an overseas businessman currently visiting Bellavere. His trip was mainly to explore potential partnerships with businesses in the city. I’d arranged to meet him at his hotel, and by the time we settled into the lounge, our conversation was already going well. Alpha Philip was easy to talk to, and we had discussed several areas where our businesses could work together. I was pleased with how things were progressing.

“Perhaps on your next visit, Alpha Philip, you could spare some time to tour Whitmore Group. I’d love for you to see our operations firsthand.”

He smiled. “I’d be delighted. Just give me a date.”

“I’m sure we can arrange something convenient.”

We continued chatting, and I was beginning to feel optimistic about the possibility of securing the partnership when a familiar voice interrupted us. “Alpha Philip! What a pleasure to meet you.”

I turned towards the woman approaching our table. Susan Blake.

She wore a confident smile as she took a step closer.

“I’m Susan, Vice President of NEXZONE Group. I’m sure you’ve heard of our company. We have a strong presence in the international market, and we’re certainly in a different league from some of the smaller companies competing for your attention. I’d be interested in discussing a possible partnership.”

I immediately understood the direction of her remarks. The reference to smaller companies was clearly aimed at Whitmore Group.

But she wasn’t finished.

“As Vice President, I have the authority to make decisions on behalf of NEXZONE. Unlike certain companies that send junior employees to important meetings. Imagine coming all this way to meet someone of your standing, only to be represented by a secretary. It hardly suggests that they take the opportunity seriously.”

I stared at her, momentarily taken aback by her audacity. Was she seriously trying to undermine another company by insulting its representative? I maintained my composure, though I found her approach rather unprofessional.

“Business is supposed to be about competition, isn’t it? If NEXZONE has to put down other companies to make itself look impressive, what does that say about its own standards? Is that really how your company approaches negotiations?”

Susan’s smile stiffened. “I’m only stating the obvious. NEXZONE is far ahead of Whitmore Group. And you, a

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mere secretary, somehow managed to secure a meeting with Mr. Philip. You should consider yourself fortunate.”

held her gaze. “So, you believe being a secretary makes someone unqualified to represent their company? couldn’t believe what I was hearing.

Susan’s hostility towards me was hardly surprising, considering her connection to Roman. But had she really walked into this meeting without doing even the most basic research about the man she was hoping to impress?

Philip might have inherited his company’s leadership, but he hadn’t started his career at the top More than twenty years ago, when he first joined the company, he’d worked as a secretary., His time in that position had lasted barely six months before he moved into management. Nevertheless, he knew exactly what it meant to begin at the bottom. And here was Susan, casually dismissing an entire profession in his presence.

I glanced at Philip. His expression remained composed, making it difficult to tell what he thought of the exchange. But I couldn’t help wondering whether Susan had just ruined her own chances of securing the partnership she had come here to pursue.

Susan wasn’t ready to give up. “Alpha Philip, I’m here representing NEXZONE in good faith. Would you mind giving us a little privacy? I’d appreciate the opportunity to discuss a few things with you personally.”

I noticed a slight change in his expression. He didn’t seem particularly pleased with her request, but he remained polite.

He turned towards me. “Miss Hart, I believe we’ve covered most of what we needed to discuss today. We can

continue the conversation another time.”

I rose from my seat without showing any disappointment. “Of course, Alpha Philip. Thank you for your time.”

Susan gave me a smug look as I gathered my things. She clearly thought she’d won already. In her eyes, I was just a secretary, and there was no way I could compete with her. I didn’t bother responding. I simply left the lounge.

Kent was waiting near the entrance. As soon as he saw me, he walked over. “Was that someone from NEXZONE who just went in?” he asked. “If they’re pursuing the same partnership, this could make things

difficult for us.”

I understood his concern. Whitmore Group had been established for generations, while NEXZONE was a relatively young company that had risen to prominence in recent years. But its rapid growth was impossible to ignore. Roman had built an impressive business empire in a remarkably short time, earning a reputation as one of the most formidable young business leaders.

A partnership with NEXZONE was attractive to many companies. Given the choice, some would naturally favour working with them.

Still, I wasn’t about to let that discourage me.

“It’s fine. If this opportunity doesn’t work out, we’ll find another. There are plenty of companies looking for reliable partners. I’ll just study the next one more carefully.”

Kent nodded, and we left the hotel. I didn’t know what Susan discussed with Alpha Philip after I left, but I wasn’t particularly optimistic about her approach.

Later that afternoon, Alpha Philip called me. He suggested that Whitmore Group might still have a chance if we were willing to reconsider our pricing. His words sounded encouraging at first, but something about the conversation bothered me. He wasn’t making a definite offer or giving me a clear indication of what he wanted. Instead, he seemed to be keeping the possibility of a deal open while waiting to see how far we were